Road Blasters, the computer version of the Coin-op sensation is ready to
explode onto your computer screens! Prepare for a fast paced driving shoot
'em up that's half road race and half battle.

Set in the distant future,
speed your way through, blasting enemy cars off the road as you pass through
different countries and register at checkpoints. Look out for the support
jet that will fly over your car, and once docked on the roof will supply you
with extra weaponry and fire power. Get ready for an exhillarating fast
action game and the race is on!

SCENARIO

The ultimate race of the future, Road Blasters is part road race and part
combat-zone survival exercise.

Following the road, you travel through a progression of countries,
alternating checkpoints and rally points. As you race past checkpoints (mid
point goals) you are awarded additional fuel. Rally points are similar to
the finish line in ordinary race games as they indicate the completion of a
race section. A scroll up video display evaluates player performance at each
rally point. The game ends when the player runs out of fuel, by driving too
slow, being destroyed by opponents or crashing too often.

GAME PLAY

Placed along the roadway are green and red fuel globes for obtaining fuel.
(Due to colour restrictions of the Spectrum the globes will appear as shaded
or clear and the colours change according to the scenery presented on each
level). By tagging these the players cars are refuelled. As a reward, when
you reach each checkpoint and rally point you recieve extra fuel. Four
unique computer-controlled opponent vehicles challenge players. These are:

These vehicles join forces to try to prevent the players from reaching the
next rally point. Scores equal the points scored x multiplier.

In addition the following elements conspire to destroy you:
* Mines - these are placed in the road.
* Gun Turrets are placed on the side of the road and shoot at the players.
* Spikes are thrown by opponent vehicles.
* Toxic Spill - to be avoided as much as possible.

The player can acquire special weapons by docking with the special attribute
pack dropped by the support jet. Special weapons include: Cruise missiles
that destroy everything in the parth of the player, that is visible on the
screen; Nitro Injectors that boost the speed of the player's car: U.Z.
Cannons that rapid-fire; Electro Shields that protect the player's car from
shots, collisions, mines and spikers.

HIGH SCORE MODE

When the game ends, if players are among the top scorers recorded on the
game, they may enter three initials. Players select their initials by
steering to select and firing to enter. Players can correct their initials
by selecting the arrow that points to the left, then repeating the procedure
for entering initials. High scores remain throughout each session.

SCREEN DIRECTIONS

RALLY STATS
There are 50 stages to be completed in order called Rally Stats.
These are loaded as 5 blocks of 10 stages. The Rally Stat selector screen
appears after loading each block of 10 stages. By steering left or right determines
which route you take. The lower the stat number the easier the route. Press fire
button to begin play. Upon completing the 10th stage of any block, the next block
0f 10 stages is loaded and the Rally Stat screen re-appears to enable you to continue
your journey.

THE VISUAL DISPLAY UNIT
This screen appears after each stage is completed. In the top right hand
corner is the total score up to the end of the last stage. In the top left
hand corner is the highest previous game score.